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North Carolina offers a diverse landscape that attracts a variety of travelers. Everyone from the laid-back beach bum to the enthusiastic outdoorsman can find something to do in this southern state. Villas are a popular vacation option for visitors to North Carolina. These spacious, multi-bedroom accommodations have all the comforts of home while still allowing guests to be close to the action, whether it's the golf course, the mountains or the beach.

Pinehurst Resort

Pinehurst Resort is located in central North Carolina, about two hours east of Charlotte. This golf resort features 11 four-bedroom villas, each equipped with a separate living area, private entrance and a balcony. Guests can play a round on the resort greens, work out in the fitness center, access computers in the business center or use the free Internet access included in every villa. Activities like fishing, hay rides, bicycle rentals and afternoon tea are available as well. A number of dining options are located on-site, including The 1895 Grille, an upscale, four-diamond restaurant, or The Tavern, a pub-style eatery with an option for outdoor seating.

Pinehurst Resort

80 Carolina Vista Dr.

Pinehurst, NC 28374

910-235-8507

pinehurst.com

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The temperature in North Carolina in December tends to be very predictable, so you can generally count on the forecast and travel light.

The temperature in North Carolina in December is somewhat unpredictable, so be on the safe side and prepare for a variety of conditions.

The temperature in North Carolina in December is highly unpredictable, so use the forecast as a guide, but be ready for anything!

North Carolina Mountain Villas

Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains near the Tennessee border, the North Carolina Mountain Villas offer a quiet, picturesque escape with plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities. The villas are located at Sugar Mountain Ski and Country Club, so during the winter these accommodations are popular for skiing and snowboarding. In warmer months, guests can bike, hike or ride horses through the surrounding area. Guest can enjoy on-site amenities like a hot tub, sauna, indoor pool and courts for tennis and basketball. Each two-bed, two-bath villa features sleeping arrangements for up to seven people, plus three TVs, a full kitchen, washer and dryer, wood-burning fireplace and a deck with a picnic table and charcoal grill. All units are non-smoking and pets are not allowed.

North Carolina Mountain Villas

100 Sugar Ski Dr.

Sugar Mountain, NC 28604

404-806-8055

ncmountainvillas.com

Myrtlewood Villas

Myrtlewood Villas is located just a few blocks from the sandy Atlantic shores in Myrtle Beach. This location offers one-, two- and three-bedroom villa rentals for guests. Each villa is equipped with a full kitchen, a washer and dryer, separate living and dining areas and a furnished balcony or patio. Daily housekeeping service is provided as well. The resort location also includes access to outdoor pools, an indoor pool, hot tub, kiddie pool, patio grills, fitness center and the pristine courses of the Myrtlewood Golf Club. The villas are within walking distance of several dining options, including Papa's Restaurant, which features a breakfast buffet each morning in addition to their steak, chicken and seafood entrees. Discounts to area attractions are available for all villa guests.

Myrtlewood Villas

1410 48th Ave. N.

Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

888-297-6200

myrtlewoodvillas.com

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Ashley Henshaw is a writer based in Chicago. Her work has appeared on the websites of The Huffington Post, "USA Today" and "The San Francisco Chronicle," among others. Henshaw received a Bachelor of Arts in English from Loyola University Chicago.

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